12 Tricks to Make a Tiny Bedroom Look Bigger

February 16, 2017Iris Benaroia

A small bedroom doesn't have to be dull. You just have to work a little harder to make it both stylish and functional. Here are 12 genius ideas that will keep you from dozing off from boredom.

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12 Tricks to Make a Tiny Bedroom Look Bigger

February 16, 2017 Iris Benaroia

A small bedroom doesn't have to be dull. You just have to work a little harder to make it both stylish and functional. Here are 12 genius ideas that will keep you from dozing off from boredom.

1. Select a Statement Headboard

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1. Select a Statement Headboard

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An eye-catching headboard is an immediate attention-getter, which is exactly what you want when square footage is tight. It acts as a beautiful focal point so your eye doesn't dart around the room too much. This rustic number is crafted from simple wooden planks, which adds warmth and texture to the space.

1. Select a Statement Headboard

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An eye-catching headboard is an immediate attention-getter, which is exactly what you want when square footage is tight. It acts as a beautiful focal point so your eye doesn't dart around the room too much. This rustic number is crafted from simple wooden planks, which adds warmth and texture to the space.

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2. Float Furniture

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2. Float Furniture

This adorable studded box frees up valuable wall space, and means you can still have reading material close at hand in the squishiest of spaces. Big decorating points for the personality-packed patterned headboard, too. Click here for a step-by-step tutorial on how Brett Bara, DIY designer extraordinaire, put it all together: <a href="http://www.brettbara.com/how-to-build-floating-night-stands-lamps-even-if-you-have-no-tools/">http://www.brettbara.com/how-to-build-floating-night-stands-lamps-even-if-you-have-no-tools/ </a>

2. Float Furniture

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This adorable studded box frees up valuable wall space, and means you can still have reading material close at hand in the squishiest of spaces. Big decorating points for the personality-packed patterned headboard, too. Click here for a step-by-step tutorial on how Brett Bara, DIY designer extraordinaire, put it all together: <a href="http://www.brettbara.com/how-to-build-floating-night-stands-lamps-even-if-you-have-no-tools/">http://www.brettbara.com/how-to-build-floating-night-stands-lamps-even-if-you-have-no-tools/ </a>

3. Mix in Mirrors

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3. Mix in Mirrors

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Mirrors have long been part of a designer's arsenal as a way to help tiny spaces look larger. If your bedroom falls under this category, install a mix of mirrors to bounce around light. The varying shapes and sizes seen here also add casual quirk and character.

3. Mix in Mirrors

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Mirrors have long been part of a designer's arsenal as a way to help tiny spaces look larger. If your bedroom falls under this category, install a mix of mirrors to bounce around light. The varying shapes and sizes seen here also add casual quirk and character.

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4. Rethink the Nightstand

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4. Rethink the Nightstand

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Is your space really, really tight? Well then forget about a physical table and opt for a pile of books. The space-saving solution ensures reading material is always close at hand, and still leaves room to display an alarm clock. Score!

4. Rethink the Nightstand

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Is your space really, really tight? Well then forget about a physical table and opt for a pile of books. The space-saving solution ensures reading material is always close at hand, and still leaves room to display an alarm clock. Score!

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5. Embrace a White Palette

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5. Embrace a White Palette

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This shabby chic attic bedroom feels serene and much larger than it actually is thanks to its all-white palette. The rustic wooden pieces like the nightstand and bench also introduce warmth without competing with the muted scheme. Need a hit of colour? Mix in a pair of vibrant toss cushions.

5. Embrace a White Palette

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This shabby chic attic bedroom feels serene and much larger than it actually is thanks to its all-white palette. The rustic wooden pieces like the nightstand and bench also introduce warmth without competing with the muted scheme. Need a hit of colour? Mix in a pair of vibrant toss cushions.

6. Work All the Angles

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6. Work All the Angles

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If you have a sliver of space for a kid's room, be mindful of furniture size. This cute pink bedroom with built-in furniture is the ultimate space-saving solution: The narrow bed tucks into a nook, and there's plenty of hidden storage above to keep things neat and tidy. We approve!

6. Work All the Angles

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If you have a sliver of space for a kid's room, be mindful of furniture size. This cute pink bedroom with built-in furniture is the ultimate space-saving solution: The narrow bed tucks into a nook, and there's plenty of hidden storage above to keep things neat and tidy. We approve!

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7. Look Under the Bed

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7. Look Under the Bed

When a large dresser is impossible to squeeze into a smaller space, choose a bed that can play double duty. The <a href="https://www.wayfair.ca/Brayden-Studio%C2%AE-Morphis-Upholstered-Storage-Panel-Bed-BRYS3956.html">Morphis Storage Panel Bed</a> by Brayden Studio (pictured here) offers hidden under-bed storage for seasonal clothes or the miscellaneous items we all inevitably accumulate.

7. Look Under the Bed

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When a large dresser is impossible to squeeze into a smaller space, choose a bed that can play double duty. The <a href="https://www.wayfair.ca/Brayden-Studio%C2%AE-Morphis-Upholstered-Storage-Panel-Bed-BRYS3956.html">Morphis Storage Panel Bed</a> by Brayden Studio (pictured here) offers hidden under-bed storage for seasonal clothes or the miscellaneous items we all inevitably accumulate.

8. Divide and Conquer

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8. Divide and Conquer

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Dealing with a bachelor pad? Then a divider is your best friend. To carve out a room of one's own, delineate the space using a simple bookshelf or a screen. The bonus is that the divider itself can offer storage for books and knick-knacks.

8. Divide and Conquer

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Dealing with a bachelor pad? Then a divider is your best friend. To carve out a room of one's own, delineate the space using a simple bookshelf or a screen. The bonus is that the divider itself can offer storage for books and knick-knacks.

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9. Light Up the Walls

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9. Light Up the Walls

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We can't emphasis this enough — clunky light fixtures won't cut it in a small bedroom. With that said, don't ignore precious wall space. We love the architectural character of these twin reading lights, which also match the floor lamp. The inky black shade is particularly powerful against the blast of arctic white.

9. Light Up the Walls

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We can't emphasis this enough — clunky light fixtures won't cut it in a small bedroom. With that said, don't ignore precious wall space. We love the architectural character of these twin reading lights, which also match the floor lamp. The inky black shade is particularly powerful against the blast of arctic white.

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10. Experiment With Wallpaper

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10. Experiment With Wallpaper

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If ever there was a time to get creative with your walls, it's now. You can really go all-out wacky or dramatic in a smaller bedroom. Since it's such a concentrated area, it doesn't feel as scary as covering a wall in bigger space. Go for it!

10. Experiment With Wallpaper

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If ever there was a time to get creative with your walls, it's now. You can really go all-out wacky or dramatic in a smaller bedroom. Since it's such a concentrated area, it doesn't feel as scary as covering a wall in bigger space. Go for it!

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11. Nix Stand-Alone Furniture

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11. Nix Stand-Alone Furniture

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A built-in wardrobe is exactly what you need in a teeny space, which is why we're digging this luxury master bedroom. The absence of bulky dressers creates a seamless aesthetic, especially when paired with unobtrusive floating nightstands. The pale tone of the wood used throughout also makes the room feel calm and spacious.

11. Nix Stand-Alone Furniture

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A built-in wardrobe is exactly what you need in a teeny space, which is why we're digging this luxury master bedroom. The absence of bulky dressers creates a seamless aesthetic, especially when paired with unobtrusive floating nightstands. The pale tone of the wood used throughout also makes the room feel calm and spacious.

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12. Maximize Ceiling Space

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12. Maximize Ceiling Space

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Nothing distracts in this positively peaceful bedroom, except for the gorgeous geometric orbs that dangle from the ceiling — genius in tight quarters.